APRIL - 202419 Already Abu Dhabi will use Drone Technology for Medical Supply Transfer for an instant delivery system. The first of its kind project in the Middle East and North Africa will use drones to deliver and transfer medical supplies between healthcare facilities in the Emirate. And this technology is a direct result of investment put to respond effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic.Whilst beyond line-of-sight drone technology is facing its hurdle, we are seeing more autonomous usage of drones within controlled area. Every manual operation not only adds costs, but it also introduces performance anxiety, safety issues and ultimately the potential for unplanned additional time. Whether it is self-driving Telsa trucks on our highways, orautonomous mobile robots operating through warehouse or fulfilments centres. The higher the automation and autonomy the greater the business value.Companies such as NNTC are using drone to speed up the reporting of inventory availability both inside and outside of warehouse. Helping improve inbound and outbound operations by 65 percent.Whilst there will always be a need for human operations, we are seeing drone technology paving the way for a fully automated and unmanned 24-7 supply chain. If the last 18months have taught us anything, under uncertainty, traditional approaches in certain circumstances can be downright dangerous.Whilst the public still see drones as a novelty at events and shows instead of fireworks, I can see that drone technology will become more prevalent and more vital in our lives both either as consumer or leaders in our respective industry. Our thirst for on demand and immediate availability will drive more investment into scalable solutions. These Autonomous systems will become smarter and more connected. Like we people do, talking to each other, sharing data, and read and react to changes in operational conditions. Expect to see more stories on autonomous successes, the payback and business realisation period. Drone and autonomous technology will eventually change the face of how supply chain is perceived and operated within. Once the government and regulatory hurdles are overcome, we will see start to see tomorrow vision, today. Whilst there will always be a need for human operations, we are seeing drone technology paving the way for a fully automated and unmanned 24-7 supply chain
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